Medical Assistant: Is the Pay Worth it ?

[@derekl9999]

The diffrence is that Chipotle is a temporarily job. I hope nobody is thinking about being a fast food worker forever. Medical assisting is a long term stable career. Im studying for medical billing and coding because i got tired of a these low end job.

[@Mayrita77]

What low end job? You mean MA or Chipotle?

[@tiffanyperez1384]

But 15 is low when u go to school for almost a year and pay 20 thousand In loans when u can make that with. no school and no loans

[@hanatirk4375]

​@@Mayrita77 Do you have understanding problem?

[@kaileyoboikovitz1774]

This was the first helpful video about the pay I’ve seen so far 🙌🏽 everyone hides around the bushes

[@rachelchilde6804]

Thank you for this video as it was very helpful. I am just finishing up my prerequisites prior to beginning a CMA program at a junior college in August. I was confused and unsure if I should devote the time to the CMA program or continue being an administrative assistant but perhaps put a bit of a spin on it and get into medical billing and coding. I think being a CMA would be really fun and interesting for me-not too concerned about the pay, I mostly want to be happy at what I do. I live in California and there is a huge demand for CMA's which means job security. I am 59 years old and need to do something fast. Thanks for sharing.

[@maricelg777]

@@trishslone893 community college offers good tuition rate

[@lovemelissa2540]

That’s why I’m thinking about doing the certificate program because I’m not going to school for 2 years to only make 15/hr that’s crazy I rather pay the 3000 and get it over with I have experience in health care so I hope that will play a part in pay since it won’t be too much of a new thing to me this time I would like to be in a clinic setting a regular 9 to 5 I definitely won’t go back to the hospital to work any position there lol

[@SophforReal]

Hey girl I just found your channel. You are speaking some gems in this video. Where in CT did you work? I live in CT snd trying start my MA Journey with school and as a career. Thanks for the pointers

[@charayahbowman2941]

Thank you, very informative. :)

[@jenniferb8145]

I'm so surprised by that wage especially for NYC with the cost of living. I live in the midwest and most places start at 16 - 18 dollars an hour, with experience definitely closer to 20. I'm a phlebotomist and I make 19.25 an hour & if I get my CMA I'd definitely make more.

[@jrccandleco7939]

was thinking going to MA School. This is great video.. Im in NYC too/ Upper harlem

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Joey AAYYEE HARLEM!! Lol thank you for watching hun 🙏🏽💕 stay safe.

[@hanatirk4375]

It's crazy because I just started my medical assistant job four month ago and I am getting paid 23 an hour, I live in Seattle

[@alexiusreese1489]

Yeah thats why I said I’ll just get my certificate and certification. If I get a degree it’s going to be a RN degree or some. You would think the degree would help but in reality it the experience that help.

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

facts

[@Iamdaiyalatrice]

Thank you for your honest advice

[@claudioluna7299]

The low pay rate offer is not gonna’ stop until the recent graduates (MA, NA, CN, etc,) stop accepting these low paying $16-$17 starting pay rate, that things are gonna’ change! These abusers...the hospitals, clinics, etc, get away with it for that reason! Because these new professionals, accept that low insulting pay rate. I am a CMA and I have refused many job offers with that low pay rate. If this insult keeps happening, I will end up working at a Starbucks or at another place that without a degree you can make $19 to $21 an hour right from the beginning. One last thing. I definitely do not agree with the instructors who tell you to go ahead and take that low insulting pay rate and when you get experience then ask for a $17 or $18 pay raise. That is just stupid, and ridiculous, and it should not be encouraged by any of these schools!!!

[@lyricdoll876]

I feel like it really not worth it. Going to school for that long to only making 12-18 because your not gonna make the 20-22 a hours without years of 5-15 years experience.

[@jf.7599]

It depends where you work. I live in California and make over $25 an hour and I got hired right out of school.

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Gorgine Wright yes every state is different. But MOST states does require more experience for higher pay.

[@BrownskinbambiRN]

Yup exactly I make 26 /hr after 15 yrs

[@dominiquefrazier6386]

Preach

[@dominiquefrazier6386]

And she lives in NY. That's minimum wage there. Mcdonald's workers in NY make 15. I'm mad cause I love this job career.

[@Killerrob-rn3os]

You can do online school in like 3 months or less and make 19 starting

[@typorter660]

Hell no I have 16 years of experience and the most I’ve made in Florida was $17 once and employers think that’s a lot so I’ve never been offered it again not even during the pandemic

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Ty Porter wow. That sucks 😕😕 i know a woman who’s a medical assistant in florida and getting paid $14/hr

[@BrownskinbambiRN]

@@diamondnreallife3207 florida does not pay at all

[@iPARiSx]

I live in the NC(triangle area) starting pay is $15.64 and the raises are so small it’s not even funny. I feel like MAs should be started off at $18 MINIMUM due to the amount of work MAs have to do in the clinic setting vs nurses because they put all the work on MAs

[@BrownskinbambiRN]

Come to nyc

[@ChelsandBaby]

This is why my hubby and I left Fl visiting is good enough

[@saachanelx]

why was I making more at chipotle than m.a. thanks for the video

[@kimmichaud7741]

Actually it's Alaska , Washington , then Massachusetts that makes the most

[@jubranjubran4067]

My friend said she makes $30 an hour as a certified medical administrative assistant in the bronx with 3 years of experience how are you making $17 an hour

[@diamondnreallife3207]

With no experience the average pay in NYC is between $15-$17. Now that i have 2 years of experience, I’m currently making $24/hr

[@jubranjubran4067]

@@diamondnreallife3207 wow that’s not bad I’m sure you’ll be making more than that in the next upcoming years just like my friend thanks for actually sharing that (:

[@maricelg777]

@@diamondnreallife3207 wow good for u

[@alicianichole2507]

yes and rent is also 2600$ in any decent part of nyc

[@dhwanibrahmbhatt222]

M staying in Scranton,Pennyslvania n I also completed my study in diploma from fortis institute in July 2019 bt since then I haven’t started any MA job coz m out of states during these 7 months .But as soon as I will come back to the states m going to apply for the job .Pray for me that I will get the approval soon n I can start my career. And Yaa you said well that dnt ask for high pay demand without experience as in my first interview without listening any interview videos I had gone at my externship site interview n I demand for the $13 pay n they refused it n that was my mistake so m hoping best for my next interview .

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Dhwani Brahmbhatt thank you for watching and good luck with everything. I hope my video helped. Wish you the best !! You got this !! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@W.O.G_]

I’m taken my certification test next month any tips on what should I study that would be on the exam !??

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Hi baggiola jean! My last video i do discuss what is on the certification exam and i do try to be as specific as possible. Thank you for watching ! Hope I helped 😇🙏🏽

[@W.O.G_]

DiamondNRealLife thanks 🙏🏾 so much

[@natashahardrict2330]

Did u pass the test? I am in my last semester of school getting ready to so my extern. Is the test hard?

[@shavonnewilliams]

@@W.O.G_ did u pass

[@W.O.G_]

@@shavonnewilliams 😭😫no I was so nervous typing that I was hitting all the wrong letters. I failed by literally a few points, I believe it was only 70% to pass I had like 68%

[@hidfigfig2564]

could you share your strategy for getting more pay over time? what do you recommend to start building that experience quickly?

[@laurenm5764]

Does it require a lot of math? Math is my weakest point and I’m so nervous.

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Lauren M I haven’t used that much of math

[@apdroidgeek1737]

Im a nursing student and math is not even required, you just have to know basic math and algebra but really whats important is like measuring stuff, like whats 1 gallon converts to pints

[@RankinHalo]

umm travel medical assistant fusion staffing make bank

[@effff327]

Look up and learn interview tips and negotiate pay and I bet you will get that $23+

[@naycamara8256]

Do you have as associates or a diploma? I’m scared that if I get the certificate/diploma that I won’t get a job. Thanks.

[@diamondnreallife3207]

Nay's Kitchen Either way you can get a job. I have my associates degree and i got a job. I recently just got my certificate also just because I wanted to have it. The only thing is that when you go for your certificate then you cannot get a job unless you pass the exam. But if you go for your degree then you just pass the courses and you can get a job without taking any certificate exams. Thank you for watching ! 😇

[@jf.7599]

I have a certificate and I live in CA I got a job right out of school making $25+ an hour..

[@alexiusreese1489]

@@jf.7599 I really need to come to CA but I know the cost of living 🥴

[@bstandley94]

@@jf.7599 how can we say to negotiate to get $25 I’m in Cali as well.

[@brittanyswilley7127]

Do ma get paid every week , no-weekly or monthly?

[@MJCoachthecoach]

Typically twice a month.

[@princessgreen1113]

Weekly

[@faithaffirmationswithmiah6628]

What school did you attend?

[@BrownskinbambiRN]

To Ma is a waste, just go for lpn or RN

[@alexiusreese1489]

It depends on if you want to be a PA working as a MA would be beneficial. If you want to be a Nurse working as a CNA and a CMA is beneficial. Every nurse I know that have not been a CNA before is lazy and not so much of a good nurse. You can tell the nurses that have experience as a CNA or PCA/PCT. They are very good nurses.💯

[@jadewilllow4604]

@@alexiusreese1489 what about if u want to be a rad tech?

[@alexiusreese1489]

@@jadewilllow4604 I would say get some kind of medical experience so you will know what it’s like. You can even try working in the radiology department in a hospital or like I said just get direct patient care experience under your belt or administrative work in the medical field checking patients in etc. You can work in radiology as a MA do research though.

[@jadewilllow4604]

@@alexiusreese1489 yes I was thinking about trying to do that I heard ma would be the best I wanted to do it but I’ve heard it isn’t related but can I do main radiology or do they kinda just put you everywhere

[@jadewilllow4604]

@@alexiusreese1489 also thanks :)

[@sobesmelody5746]

I make 14 at a juice bar...

[@alexandralimas787]

What school did you go to if you don't mind me asking ?

[@maricelg777]

Thanks. This is so helpful. 🌸🤍🎀